Certified Nurses Day™

Celebrate Certified Nurses on March 19
Certified Nurses Day™ honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national board certification in their specialty. A registered nurse (RN) license allows nurses to practice. Certification affirms advanced knowledge, skill, and practice to meet the challenges of modern nursing.

Every March 19, employers, certification boards, education facilities, and healthcare providers celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses who care enough to earn and maintain the highest credentials in their specialty.

Inspired by Dr. Margretta 'Gretta' Madden Styles, RN, EdD, FAAN, a pioneer in nursing certification, Certified Nurses Day is the perfect opportunity to invite all nurses to advance their career by choosing certification. Learn more...

Give the Gift of Recognition
Appreciate the certified nurses in your life and on your team with practical personal gifts that feature the Certified Nurses Day logo. Proceeds support research via the Margretta Madden Styles Fund, administered by the American Nurses Foundation. Shop Gifts

ANCC is the world's largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization, and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA).

ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification.